How is your TOTAL score derived on the SAT?

on a scale of 400-1600 (Reading, Writing, Math)

Which types of passages are there on the test?

1 literature; 2 science; 2 social science

The essay should present:

how the author uses evidence/persuasion to make point(s)

How do you score points on the SAT?

1 pt. for correct answers; no penalty for incorrect

When working with a dual passage, in which order should you try to respond?

answer questions about passage #1, then #2, then both

Who writes SAT questions?

regular people (who know how to trick you)

When should you use an apostrophe?

with possessive nouns and contractions

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How is your TOTAL score derived on the SAT?
on a scale of 400-1600 (Reading, Writing, Math)
on a scale of 400-1600 (Reading, Essay, and Math)
on a scale of 400-600 (Reading, Essay, and Math)
on a scale of 400-600 (Reading, Writing, and Math)
2
How long is the Writing/Language portion of the SAT?
44 minutes; 44 questions
44 minutes; 35 questions
35 minutes; 35 questions
35 minutes; 44 questions
3
If a partial idea is preceded by a complete idea (half-stop), it should be punctuated with:
a period or a question mark
a semi-colon or a comma
a colon or a long dash
none of these
4
Which types of passages are there on the test?
2 literature; 1 science; 2 history/social science
1 literature; 1 science; 1 history/social science
2 literature; 2 science; 2 history/social science
1 literature; 2 science; 2 social science
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The essay should present:
how the author uses evidence/persuasion to make point(s)
all of the above
a summary of the author's point(s)
your ideas about the author's point(s)
6
Which of the following should NOT separate complete ideas?
period
comma
semi-colon
exclamation point
7
What should always be your first step when turning to a new reading passage?
Use POE
Read what you need
Select a question
Read the blurb
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What's the story on taking the essay?
none of these
it's optional (but encouraged)
it's optional (and not important)
it's required
9
If you CANNOT eliminate three choices on the Writing portion, you should choose:
the longest answer
No change
the shortest answer
your LOD
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When should you use a L.O.D (letter of the day)?
anytime you can eliminate at least one answer
When you are sure you know the answer
anytime you can eliminate at least two answers
anytime you have to guess
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WHY should you read the blurb before the passage?
all of these
it provides publication info (who, where, and by whom)
it may give you context to connect to prior knowledge
it establishes the type of passage
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How do you score points on the SAT?
2 pts. for correct answers; no penalty for incorrect
2 pts. for correct answers; -1 pt. for incorrect
1 pt. for correct answers; no penalty for incorrect
1 pt. for correct answers; -1 pt. for incorrect
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How long do you have for the essay portion?
50 minutes
45 minutes
one hour
35 minutes
14
Which of these is NOT a key reading strategy?
Look for Incorrect answers
Embrace your POOD
Read the entire passage first
Use Process of Elimination
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When working with a dual passage, in which order should you try to respond?
answer the questions about both passages first
skip the first question, but then go in order
answer questions about passage #1, then #2, then both
answer the questions in the order they appear.
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Who writes SAT questions?
Harvard graduates
regular people (who know how to trick you)
people who score perfect scores on this portion of the test
they are computer generated
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When should you use an apostrophe?
with contractions and plural nouns
with possessive nouns and contractions
with pronouns and possessive nouns
with pronouns and plural nouns

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